Trichy Loganathan and A. G. Rathnamala perform “Unakku Onnu Enakku” from the Chitrangi album. Vaali wrote the Tamil lyrics, with S. Vedhachalam as composer. This duet presents a playful, high-stakes negotiation.
Unakku Onnu Enakku
A. G. Rathnamala | Trichy Loganathan • From “Chitrangi”
Chitrangi’s Unakku Onnu Enakku Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
The male suitor asks the woman to “tally this up and finish our story” as his youth yearns. She responds by demanding “patience like a buffalo.” She states a proper path and time exist for everything.
Adi Unakku Onnu Enakku OnnuHey, you’ve got one, I’ve got one,
Irukkuthu ManasuWe have hearts.
Adi Unakku OnnuHey, you’ve got one.
Adi Enakku Onnu Unakku OnnuHey, I’ve got one, you’ve got one,
Irukkuthu ManasuWe have hearts.
Andha Kanakku Padi Kadhaiya MudiSo let’s tally this up and finish our story,
Thavikkuthu VayathuMy youth is yearning.
Ada Eruma PolaHey, like a buffalo,
Ada Eruma Pola Porumai VenumYou need patience like a buffalo,
Purinjikka MachanUnderstand that, my dear.
Ada Eruma Pola Porumai VenumYou need patience like a buffalo,
Purinjikka MachanUnderstand that, my dear.
Edhukkum Idam IrukkuthuThere’s a proper place for everything,
Thadam IrukkuthuThere’s a proper path.
Therinjikka MachanKnow that, my dear.
Adi Unakku OnnuHey, you’ve got one.
Adi Enakku OnnuHey, I’ve got one.
Adi Unakku Onnu Enakku OnnuHey, you’ve got one, I’ve got one,
Irukkuthu ManasuWe have hearts.
Kanni Ponnu Veettukku NanShould I come to the maiden’s house,
Kaval Nikka VaAnd stand guard for you?
Unnai Kal Neram Parthu ParthuWatching you all the time,
Kathalikka VaShould I fall in love?
HaiyeHey!
Kanni Ponnu Veettukku NanShould I come to the maiden’s house,
Kaval Nikka VaAnd stand guard for you?
Unnai Kal Neram Parthu ParthuWatching you all the time,
Kathalikka VaShould I fall in love?
Veettukkulle VetkathileInside our home, with shyness,
Thottil PodavaShould I put you in a cradle?
Unnai Yenga Vaitthu Thoonga VaitthuMaking you yearn, then lulling you to sleep,
Pattu PadavaShould I sing you songs?
AhaAh!
Veettukkulle VetkathileInside our home, with shyness,
Thottil PodavaShould I put you in a cradle?
Unnai Yenga Vaitthu Thoonga VaitthuMaking you yearn, then lulling you to sleep,
Pattu PadavaShould I sing you songs?
Adi Chinnalapatti SealiHey, this ‘Chinnalapatti’ saree,
Idhu Jariga Potta MalaiIt’s like a mountain of gold-threaded (‘zari’) fabric!
Adi Chinnalapatti SealiHey, this ‘Chinnalapatti’ saree,
Idhu Jariga Potta MalaiIt’s like a mountain of gold-threaded (‘zari’) fabric!
Ada Kannala Kattum MunnalaHey, before your eyes charm me,
Idhukku Enna VelaiWhat’s the use of all this?
Ada Kannala Kattum MunnalaHey, before your eyes charm me,
Idhukku Enna VelaiWhat’s the use of all this?
Adi Unakku OnnuHey, you’ve got one.
Adi Enakku OnnuHey, I’ve got one.
Adi Unakku Onnu Enakku OnnuHey, you’ve got one, I’ve got one,
Irukkuthu ManasuWe have hearts.
Adi Sakkara Kutty Sandhana KuttyHey, my sweet sugar, my sandalwood darling,
Sammandha PattukkadiLet’s make this relationship permanent now!
Unn Chekka Sivandha Kazhutthai NeettiExtend your rosy red neck,
Thaliya KattikkadiLet me tie the ‘Thali’ (sacred marriage necklace)!
AhaAh!
Adi Sakkara Kutty Sandhana KuttyHey, my sweet sugar, my sandalwood darling,
Sammandha PattukkadiLet’s make this relationship permanent now!
Unn Chekka Sivandha Kazhutthai NeettiExtend your rosy red neck,
Thaliya KattikkadiLet me tie the ‘Thali’!
Varushamana Thedhiyai ParthuWe’ll find an auspicious date,
Parisam Podalam AppuramThen we can exchange ‘Parisam’ (engagement gifts).
Orukkellam Pakku VaitthuWe’ll prepare betel nuts for everyone,
Pandhalai PodalamAnd set up the wedding canopy.
AmaYes.
Varushamana Thedhiyai ParthuWe’ll find an auspicious date,
Parisam Podalam AppuramThen we can exchange ‘Parisam’ (engagement gifts).
Orukkellam Pakku VaitthuWe’ll prepare betel nuts for everyone,
Pandhalai PodalamAnd set up the wedding canopy.
Aha Paruva Kala PattuAh, a song of young love,
Nan Padikattuma KettuShould I sing it for you to hear?
Aha Paruva Kala PattuAh, a song of young love,
Nan Padikattuma KettuShould I sing it for you to hear?
Nan NenachadhellamAll that I’ve imagined,
Nadandha Pinne Therinjikkuven KettuI’ll know after it happens, by simply asking.
Nan NenachadhellamAll that I’ve imagined,
Nadandha Pinne Therinjikkuven KettuI’ll know after it happens, by simply asking.
Adi Unakku OnnuHey, you’ve got one.
Adi Enakku OnnuHey, I’ve got one.
Adi Unakku Onnu Enakku OnnuHey, you’ve got one, I’ve got one,
Irukkuthu ManasuWe have hearts.
Andha Kanakku Padi Kadhaiya MudiSo let’s tally this up and finish our story,
Thavikkuthu VayathuMy youth is yearning.
Ada Eruma PolaHey, like a buffalo,
Ada Eruma Pola Porumai VenumYou need patience like a buffalo,
Purinjikka MachanUnderstand that, my dear.
Edhukkum Idam IrukkuthuThere’s a proper place for everything,
Thadam IrukkuthuThere’s a proper path.
Therinjikka MachanKnow that, my dear.
Adi Unakku Onnu Enakku OnnuHey, you’ve got one, I’ve got one,
Irukkuthu ManasuWe have hearts.
Andha Kanakku Padi Kadhaiya MudiSo let’s tally this up and finish our story,
Thavikkuthu VayathuMy youth is yearning.
Adi Unakku Onnu Enakku OnnuHey, you’ve got one, I’ve got one,
Irukkuthu ManasuWe have hearts.
Andha Kanakku Padi Kadhaiya MudiSo let’s tally this up and finish our story,
Thavikkuthu VayathuMy youth is yearning.
Unakku Onnu Enakku Music Video
The Chitrangi album presents a courtship where one partner seeks quick commitment and the other advises patience. This “Unakku Onnu Enakku” lyrics meaning blends humor with traditional expectations. Both partners communicate distinct desires.